Where Code Shapes Power
Expect sharper edges. Heavier conversations. And people who don't confuse authority with understanding.
KEY THEMES
Nation-state tradecraft
AI and intelligence
Offensive and defensive asymmetry
Real-world constraints
Systems that matter at scale
Agenda
Registration Open and Exhibit Set Up
James FosterExpert Witness War Stories: From the Witness Chair in High-Stakes Technology Battles
Avi RubinWhat does it feel like when your technical conclusions are challenged under oath, with billions of dollars and corporate reputations at stake? In this talk, Dr. Avi Rubin shares candid stories from more than two decades serving as a technology expert witness in complex litigation involving cybersecurity, software systems, AI, and emerging technologies. Through anonymized case studies and firsthand experiences, he reveals the intensity of cross-examination, the strategic maneuvering behind the scenes, and the pivotal moments that can shift the outcome of a case. For select matters, he takes a deep dive into the specific technologies at issue and unpacks the core technical and legal questions that shaped the dispute, while also sharing some of the unexpected, lighthearted moments that arise even in the most serious proceedings. This session offers a rare look at credibility, persuasion, and the human dynamics that often determine which arguments prevail in high-stakes technology disputes.
Lightning Talks
Rapid 10-min talks on exploits, tools, and bold research
The Underground: Opening Happy Hour
The Gauntlet
The Guantlet continues through sunrise
Registration Open
Coffee and Networking
Keynote Speaker
Nish MajmudarSpeaker Session
Speaker Session
The Cybersecurity Industrial Complex (CIC)
Randy MarchanyThe root causes of successful cyberattacks that occurred over 25 years ago are still around today. The cybersecurity industry hasn't done a very good job in correcting these flaws. What have we been doing this past quarter century? There appears to be no incentive for the CIC to fix these flaws.
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Pizza Lunch and Networking
Breakout Sessions
Lightning Talks
Networking Break
Closing Speaker and End of Day Remarks
Hack-a-thon Presentations and Voting
Hack-a-thon Winners Announced
AfterFuse Party
Where elite minds, cutting-edge ideas, and next-level experiences collide in an exclusive, invite-only after hours event. This is not just a party – it’s an explosive fusion of technology, networking, and sensory indulgence like you’ve never seen before.
Registration Open
Coffee and Networking
Opening Remarks
Keynote Speaker
Speaker Session
Speaker Session
Speaker Session
Fireside Chat
Speaker Session
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Keynote Speaker
Closing Remarks: Building the Future
Hands-on lessons, AI, and the next wave of hackers
Speakers
Adam Darrah
Vice President of Intelligence · ZeroFox
AJ Nash
CEO · Unspoken Security
Amit Serper
Lead Security Researcher · CrowdStrike
Avi Rubin
Professor Emeritus, Johns Hopkins University & Founder and Managing Director, Harbor Experts · Harbor Labs
Cristian Leo
Data Scientist · AWS
Daniel Begimher
Senior Security Engineer · AWS
David Girvin
AI Security Architect · Sumo Logic
Dr. Louis DeWeaver
Cyber Security Consultant · Marsh McLennan Agency
Dr. Ray Islam
Adjunct Professor (NLP/ML) · George Mason University
Harshit Kohli
Senior Technical Account Manager · AWS
Iftach Ian Amit
Co-Founder and CEO · Gomboc.ai
Jacob Gajek
Principal Security Researcher · eSentire
James Foster
Jamie Tolles
Vice President, Incident Response · IDX
John Spiegel
Field CTO · HPE
Josh Mason
Solutions Architect · Synack
Lavnish Talreja
Data Engineer · McKinsey & Company, Inc.
Matt Brown
Founder & Principal Consultant · Brown Fine Security
Mike Price
Vice President, Product & Engineering · VulnCheck
Nish Majmudar
Rakesh Pal
Sr. Technical Account Manager · Amazon Web Services
Randy Marchany
Chief Information Security Officer · Virginia Tech
Ryan Hasmatali
Software Developer · eSentire
Samantha St-Louis
VP of AI App Innovation · Atmosera
Scott Miller
Security Consultant and Penetration Tester · Accenture Security
Sounil Yu
Creator, Cyber Defense Matrix and Chief AI Officer, Knostic
Steven Solomon
CEO · American Cyber
Tanvi Desai
Sr. Cloud Consultant · Google Cloud
Travis Lowe
Cloud Security Research · CrowdStrike
Yonatan Perry
Director of Engineering · CrowdStrike
Yuthvek MJ
Security Researcher
Sponsors
Rebellion Tier
Pulse Tier
Location
RBLN East takes over the Hyatt Regency Reston. Sessions, workshops, and hands-on chaos happen on the second floor. Room block and parking info below—get ready to make your mark.
Transportation & Parking
- •Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): 6 miles
- •Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): 24 miles
- •Metro (WMATA) Reston Town Center West Station: 6 blocks
- •Parking: 25% discount on overnight and daily self-parking for all RBLN attendees